Find & Apply For Bus Driver Jobs in Fairplay, Colorado

Description

Park County RE2 School District is currently accepting applications for a Bus Driver. Individuals are needed to drive regular bus routes as well as students/staff to sports events, and field trips.

SUMMARY

• Drive students to and from school, abiding by all rules and regulations set forth by the federal and state government and the District.
• Manage student behavior and enforce discipline while en route.
• Maintain complete control of the vehicle and remain alert while en route.
• Drive out-of-town activity trips at night or on weekends.
• Provide care and assistance to children when entering and exiting the bus and when crossing streets.
• Load and unload passengers in wheelchairs using lifts and safety devices.
• Inspect the bus before each trip to ensure the bus is working properly.
• Clean the interior of the bus and the exterior windows.
• Complete daily logs and paperwork.
• Report breakdowns, emergencies, and delays to the Transportation Department.
• Perform emergency evacuation procedures twice yearly and on all out-of-town trips.
• Attend in-service and receive physical.
• Attend CPR and First Aid training classes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

JUDGMENT AND DECISION MAKING

• Work is assigned by Transportation Director and/or Mechanic.
• Requires independent judgment to determine if the bus is safe to operate, when and if route deviations are required, and when to utilize additional driving safety precautions.
• Additionally, independent judgment must be applied to determine the appropriate type and severity of discipline for passengers.
• Decision-making requires collaboration with the Transportation Director, Mechanic, other drivers, teachers, principals, and coaches.
• Work is guided by the District Driver's Handbook, driver judgment, supervisor's directives, and state and federal traffic laws and regulations.
• Supervisor is occasionally involved in decision-making.

DIVERSITY OF DUTIES

• Duties require cross-training in basic automotive mechanics, student management, and basic health care.
• Duties and actions impact students, parents, school administrators, and the general public.
• Duties extend across several District departments on a daily basis.
• The employee frequently is required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Salary Schedule:

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SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary Grade: Starting at $23.43/hr PLUS excellent, full benefits: PTO, Health, Vision, Dental, etc!
• Work Year: 145 days Follows PCSD Calendar (Monday - Thursday) plus chance to sign up for additional trips for additional pay!
• Expected hours: 16 - 25 per week
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
  

BENEFITS

The district provides health insurance benefits in addition to dental and vision, PERA retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability, an optional supplemental 401(k) plan, an employee assistance plan, and the ability to enroll in supplemental insurance and savings accounts through a third-party vendor. Park County RE2 also offers sick leave and personal leave, as well as other benefits specific to our school district.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

AND TRAINING

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent vocational school or short-term courses.

EXPERIENCE

• No experience is required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT

• Driving and communication skills.
• Ability to work with students and individuals with special needs
  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS

• CDL license,
• Department of Transportation physical examination, and
• "B" license with P2-S endorsement required within 1-2 months after hire
• CPR and First Aid certifications are required within 3 months after hire
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Fairplay, CO 80440: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
• Driver's License (Required) Park County School District Re-2
  Park County School District No.

Re-2 is a regular school district located in Park County with 5 schools, 50 teachers and 565 students. Total Revenue is $11,857,000 and is trending up. Park County School District No. Re-2 spends $17,071 per student per year on instruction.